Sport: Viking Heat Wave

In Minnesota it can be cold in December, but the deep winter doesn't set
in until after the Vikings have lost in the Super Bowl. Three times in
the past five years, the Vikings have bulled their way into the big
game, and each time they have gone home losers. This year they are
driving through the softest part of their schedule toward one more
crack at the title. Undefeated in eight games, the Vikings may have
their best chance yet to live down their reputation as "the world's
most famous second-best team."